Thirty-two members of the Democracy Hub have filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney General, accusing them of human rights violations.
Represented by Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, the protesters are seeking to enforce their fundamental rights, including freedom of movement, the right to protest, and protection from arbitrary arrest and detention.
The lawsuit comes in the wake of a peaceful protest held from September 21 to 23, which escalated into violence following clashes with the police.
The Ghana Police Service alleged that the protesters blocked roads, dismantled barriers, and caused damage to property at Accra’s 37 Roundabout. Out of the 53 arrested, nine are in prison, while others remain in custody.
Prosecutors have denied any mistreatment, asserting that those detained were provided with meals from the popular restaurant Papaye, a claim that has angered defense lawyers.
Despite the defense’s request for bail, citing harsh conditions in custody, the court denied the release of the protesters, pointing to their lack of known addresses.
